Lionfish

Lionfish

Description

LOCATION: Papua New Guinea

STORY: “It’s a real shame that lionfish have become villainized in recent decades. After all, it’s not their fault that WE introduced them into the Atlantic and they’re now a problematic invasive species. But one look at the surrounding coral and you can see that this one is at home, where it is supposed to be, in the Indo-Pacific. Seeing them in their native environment is a beautiful thing – such long, graceful fins (and, yes, venomous spines), and such slow, rhythmic movements, and such predatory prowess – just an awesome animal!” – Gug